Associate Scientist, FPD
Gilead Sciences
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Operations
Small Molecule Formulation and Process Development (FPD) provides formulation, process, and manufacturing support and technical expertise throughout R&D.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes, files and retrieves project-related records.
- Maintains the proper functions of laboratories.
Technical:
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and/or processing equipment and can train others for low to moderate complexity experiments.
- Designs and executes low to moderate complexity experiments for cross-functional projects.
- Troubleshoots analytical methods, instrument operation, manufacturing, and experimental design.
- Performs drug substance, drug product intermediate and drug product characterization.
- May oversee routine GMP clinical manufacture of drug products and/or development batches.
- Collaborates with peers and external partners.
- Summarizes experimental results and presents conclusions in meetings and presentations.
- Authors templated memos and reports (medium complexity).
Safety & Compliance:
- Follows EHS policies and FPD-specific safety protocols.
- Completes required safety and GMP training by due date.
- Ensures SOPs are followed and information is recorded properly.
- Accurately documents results in electronic lab notebook.
General:
- Applies Gilead Core Values and Leadership Commitments.
- Demonstrates verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years with a BS in a related scientific discipline; OR 3+ years with an MS in a related scientific discipline.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00. May be eligible for discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; paid time off and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes, files and retrieves project-related records.
- Maintains the proper functions of laboratories.
Technical:
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and/or processing equipment and can train others for low to moderate complexity experiments.
- Designs and executes low to moderate complexity experiments for cross-functional projects.
- Troubleshoots analytical methods, instrument operation, manufacturing, and experimental design.
- Performs drug substance, drug product intermediate and drug product characterization.
- May oversee routine GMP clinical manufacture of drug products and/or development batches.
- Collaborates with peers and external partners.
- Summarizes experimental results and presents conclusions in meetings and presentations.
- Authors templated memos and reports (medium complexity).
Safety & Compliance:
- Follows EHS policies and FPD-specific safety protocols.
- Completes required safety and GMP training by due date.
- Ensures SOPs are followed and information is recorded properly.
- Accurately documents results in electronic lab notebook.
General:
- Applies Gilead Core Values and Leadership Commitments.
- Demonstrates verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years with a BS in a related scientific discipline; OR 3+ years with an MS in a related scientific discipline.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00. May be eligible for discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; paid time off and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.